Crossword answer
FAUX
4 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 10 appearances · Last seen USA Today, October 2, 2026
Letter pattern
FAUX
Clues that lead to FAUX
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Fake4USA TodayOct 2, 2026
Nothing you said that's wrong or not genuine4The IndependentJul 11, 2026
Type of fur and leather that is not real4Everyday Puzzles MiniJul 2, 2026
Ersatz4Eugene ShefferJun 1, 2026
Like leatherette4New York TimesJan 16, 2026
Artificial4The IndependentOct 25, 2025
___ fur (fake fur that a vegan may use)4Daily ThemedOct 2, 2025
___ pas (embarrassing mistake)4Daily ThemedApr 17, 2023
___ pas (social slip)4Daily ThemedJan 11, 2023
About FAUX in crosswords
FAUX is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 10 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Fake” in the USA Today crossword on October 2, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
SMUGSelf-satisfied
ARCHTriumphal monument shape
TSKSDisapproving sounds
AGAL"I found myself ___ pal at the park today!" (words from one befriending another mom, perhaps): 2 wds.
ALEG"Break ___!" ("Good luck!"): 2 wds.
RARELike a blue moon or blue steak
NOON"High ___" (1952 Western film starring Gary Cooper)
FLAGThe Stars and Stripes, e.g.
CHICStylishly fashionable
BEERFrequent sportscast sponsor
SNITSour state
FIFAWorld Cup org.
OTISR&B legend Redding
LSATExam for a future atty.
Every appearance of FAUX (10)
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Oct 2, 2026
Fake · USA Today · 9 Down
Jul 11, 2026
Nothing you said that's wrong or not genuine · The Independent · 23 Down
Jul 2, 2026
Type of fur and leather that is not real · Everyday Puzzles Mini · 6
Jun 1, 2026
Ersatz · Eugene Sheffer · 59 Across
Jan 16, 2026
Like leatherette · New York Times · 39 Down
Oct 25, 2025
Artificial · The Independent · 19 Across
Oct 2, 2025
___ fur (fake fur that a vegan may use) · Daily Themed · 33 Down
Apr 17, 2023
___ pas (embarrassing mistake) · Daily Themed · 9 Down
Jan 11, 2023
___ pas (social slip) · Daily Themed · 18 Down
Mar 2, 2022
Ersatz · Eugene Sheffer · 25 Down